Senior Platform Engineer II, Compute Services

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join our Kubernetes Infrastructure team. This role involves administering our critical multi-tenant Kubernetes platforms and collaborating with development teams to establish proper deployment architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in resilient Kubernetes application architecture and deployment.

• Champion reliability initiatives for Kubernetes application deployments: Advocate for best practices to ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience of applications in Kubernetes, focusing on robust testing, secure pipelines, and efficient resource use.
• Administer multi-tenant Kubernetes platforms: Manage complex multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters, configuring access, quotas, and security for isolation and optimal resource allocation while upholding SLAs.
• Perform lifecycle and day 2 operations on clusters: Execute Kubernetes cluster lifecycle, including provisioning, patching, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting.
• Deep dive into reliability issues: Conduct in-depth analysis and root cause identification for complex reliability incidents in Kubernetes, utilizing advanced debugging and monitoring tools to propose preventative measures.
• Perform on‑call duties: Respond to critical alerts and incidents outside business hours, providing timely resolution to minimize disruptions, collaborating with teams, and communicating clearly.

• Bachelor's in CS, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• CKA or similar certifications highly desired.
• 5+ years administering multi-tenant SaaS Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKS).
• Strong Git Ops/Dev Ops with ArgoCD or similar helm chart management.
• Proven Docker and containerization experience.
• Strong Linux OS experience.
• Proficient in Go.
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization of distributed systems.
• Knowledge of network protocols and distributed consensus algorithms.

The base salary range for this role is $165,000 to $242,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US‑based offerings; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% paid for by Core Weave
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement Ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family‑forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full‑service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

Core Weave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Core Weave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency.

Core Weave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.